Reykjavík Grapevine - 31.07.2015, Blaðsíða 57

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Innipúkinn 2015
Parade
!!!Pride Parade!!!
This year marks the seventeenth annual
Reykjavík Pride celebration—a weeklong series
of concerts, parties, performances, interactive
events, and seminars all surrounding bi, lesbian,
trans, gay, intersex, etc. themes and issues—all
culminating in the parade. Come and see a cele-
bration of all things LGBT+! Or, if you're itching to
be part of the queerest procession Iceland has to
offer, sign up online by August 1. All participants
are asked to show up at the starting point at 12:00
on Saturday, 8 August. The parade starts at 14:00
at Vatnsmýrarvegur, and ends at the stage at Ar-
narhóll. SLWF Photo by Alísa Kalyanova
Aight—so it's Merchants' Weekend again, and
you've had enough of your friends suggesting you
go outside. Like, gross. You're just not about that
life, ya dig? Instead you're for sure heading over
to the neighbouring venues of Húrra & Gaukurinn
to see some of the wickedest acts Iceland has to
offer—while never having to be outdoors for any
longer than absolutely necessary. Featured acts
run the genre gamut, and include hardcore noise
punk sludge-monsters Muck, Icelandic rapper &
sunglassess enthusiast Gísli Pálmi, indie alt. post-
everything-ers Mammút, and many many more!!
SLWF Photo by Johanna Persson
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Innipúkinn 2015
Húrra & Gaukurinn | 20:00 | 6,900 ISK
Two Weeks
The Grapevine picks the events, places and what to experience in the next two weeks
Foosball tournament
So you took an arrow to the knee and can’t play
football anymore, but you still have those sharp
tactical skills, right? Well, you’re in luck, because
Loft Hostel is hosting a Foosball tournament where
you can show off your rapid reflexes and compete
for prizes.
Loft Hostel at 20:00
August 5
Open mic stand up comedy in English
Every Monday, The Goldengang, a group of
comedians get together and perform a free comedy
set in English for expats and locals alike. Bear in
mind there may be some teething issues, but at
least everyone will understand the jokes. We think.
Admission is always free.
Gaukurinn at 22:00
Every Monday
Úsland Útgáfa 5
Úsland Útgáfa is a series of concept albums that
feature a rock quartet, where the artists play and
record improvised music together. The fifth album
was recorded in February 2013 and features Albert
Finnbogason, Pétur Ben, Höskuldur Eiríksson,
and Ási Þórðarsson. This is the first time they play
live together. Admission is 2,000 ISK.
Gaukurinn at 20:00
August 8
Kings of Leon
In case your immature friends haven’t already
spoiled this band for you by playing on repeat
on road trips, you’ve got your day made for you,
because this Tennessee pop-rock band is coming
to Iceland! And for a measly 14,990 ISK, you can
see this group of Grammy winners!
Laugardalshöllin at 20:00
August 13
Reykjavík Pride 2015
Vatnsmýrarvegur to Arnarhóll | 14:00
James Wallace & Teitur Magnússon
Icelandic singer-songwriter Teitur Magnússon
may be known for being a member of Ojba
Rasta, but his psychedelic solo project has turned
heads and earned him a lot of praise. He’s joined
by American indie-psych folk artist James
Wallace who is known for his delta-style guitar
pickings, and delving into electronic soundscapes.
Admission is 2,000 ISK.
Mengi at 21:00
Agust 6